PRODUCT DATA SHEET

STOPAQ® BASECOAT
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Product properties of Stopaq Basecoat
Product Information Colour Green
Thickness 1.0 ± 0.1 mm
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Product description: Stopaq Basecoat is a unique, cost-effective Density 1.5 ± 0.1 g/cm³ (ISO 1183-1)
product intended to be used for a wide range of structural applications Temperature Operation: -45°C up to +50°C
where water ingress and/or corrosion is a problem. Stopaq® Basecoat is ranges Substrate during -10°C up to +50°C
easy to install offering excellent corrosion preventing properties. The application:
material has a greyish polyester non-woven fibre top layer that allows for Water absorption Basecoat compound: < 0.03% (ASTM D570)
immediate painting or coating after installation. The product offers a Peel test Tested at +23°C and +50°C at a rate of 100
long-term performance in e.g. commercial, residential, utilities,
mm/min on steel substrate (ASTM D1000):
telecommunications, transportation, electrical, water, wastewater,
 Cohesive failure, no signs of adhesive
agricultural, and industrial uses.
failure
Stopaq® Basecoat is a low temperature cold-applied, non-crosslinked,  Residual corrosion preventing film
remaining on substrate, coverage >95%
non-crystalline, monolithic viscous polymer based patch coating material
with cold flow, visco-elastic properties. It is a non-toxic material adhering Thermal ageing Accelerated ageing during 100 days@+70°C in
extremely well to metals like bare steel and to substrates like PE, PP, resistance and hot dry atmosphere and immersed in hot water:
and coated steel. It is fully resistant to water and has a very low gas- water immersion Results of peel test after ageing were not
and water vapour permeability. Stopaq® Basecoat is viscous at the test affected: cohesive failure, no signs of adhesive
indicated operating temperatures and, due to its liquid nature, flows into failure, and residual corrosion preventing film
all irregularities of the substrate. The compound does not cure and is remaining on substrate.
unable to build up internal stress.
General order information
Stopaq® Basecoat can be coated with several types of top-coatings, e.g. Product Stopaq® Basecoat is available in
2-component coatings like polysiloxanes, epoxies or polyurethanes, or rolls of various widths and lengths:
1-component coatings like waterborne acrylics. Please contact Seal For Product dimensions and contents:
Life Industries B.V. for additional information. 200mm x 20m, 2 rolls/box, 96 rolls/pallet
Other sizes on request.
Features: Handling Handle with care. Keep boxes upright.
 Surface tolerant – e.g. for steel substrates blasting techniques are not Storage Store indoor, clean and dry, away from direct
required, wire brushing is sufficient (ISO 8501-1: St 2) sunlight in a cool place below +35°C. Unlimited
 Low surface tension; adheres on many types of dry substrates at a shelf life.
molecular level
 Can be applied in high-humidity atmospheres
 Resistance to low temperatures without getting brittle
 Controlled cold flow providing permanent inflow into the finest pores of
the substrate
 Adhesion based on vanderWaals forces
 Conforms to many irregular shapes
 Constant film thickness
 No osmosis or underfilm migration of water
 Inert to ageing and weathering
 Resistant to many chemicals like water, salts, and polar solvents. For
additional information, please contact Seal For Life industries B.V.

Benefits:
 Environmentally friendly, no health and safety hazards to humans
Fast and easy to apply at low temperatures
 Easy to control during application
 Can be moulded onto various types of irregular shaped objects

Application examples

Steel constructions: As a primary layer for corrosion prevention of

steel constructions like I-beams, U-beams and round poles.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET STOPAQ BASECOAT

Application instruction: Job preparation Application instruction: Brief version

Tools, equipment  Temperature probe, Dew point tester, High Removal of release Remove the release liner just prior to the
and auxiliaries voltage holiday tester liner moment of adhesion of the Stopaq® Basecoat to
 Scissors, Knife, Measuring tape, Steel the substrate, such to avoid contamination of the
seam-roller adhesive surface of the product and to avoid
 Abrading pads, Wire brushes unintended premature adhesion to the substrate.
 Isopropyl alcohol, cas. nr. 67-63-0 Patching Start with removal of a small part of the release
 Personal protective gear liner and put the Stopaq® Basecoat onto the
Additional coating Depending on the situation, various coatings substrate. Continue with removal of small
materials may be applied on top e.g.: lengths of release liner immediately followed by
 1-component waterborne acrylic paint adhesion to the substrate.
 2-component polysiloxanes, 2-component Slight tensioning is allowed when wrapping
polyurethanes or 2-component epoxies around tubular objects, but avoid tensioning
Please contact Seal For Life Industries B.V. for when patching onto e.g. flat substrates.
further information. Avoid air-enclosures. Mould the Stopaq®
Basecoat tight onto the substrate surfaces.
High humidity Stopaq® Basecoat can be applied in a humid
atmosphere. The substrate should be free from Overlap of patches Side-by-side overlap: ≥ 10 mm
condensing water which can be reached by Use a steel seam-roller to ensure proper
keeping the temperature at least 3°C above dew adhesion at overlaps.
point. Specific See specific Stopaq® application instructions for
Work area and The substrate surface should be dry, clean and applications e.g. patching applications, etc..
substrate protected against negative weather influences.
Product conditions Stopaq® Basecoat should be dry and the Application instruction: Quality control
temperature should preferably be above +5°C Visual inspection The appearance of Stopaq® Basecoat must look
for the ease of application. smooth and tight and should be shaped around
all details and into corners.
Application instruction: Surface preparation Holiday detection In case of application onto conductive substrates
General The area to be coated has to be clean, dry, and like steel, holiday testing can be carried out with
free from oil, grease, dust and loosely attached a voltage of 5 kV + 5kV/mm immediately after
old coating. All contamination - including mill- application of Stopaq® Basecoat. A brush probe
scale often present at metallic substrates - has is recommended. No further testing is required.
to be removed.
Degreasing Degrease surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and Application instruction: Top-coatings
e.g. a lint-free cloth. Application Stopaq® Basecoat can be over-coated
Salts and bacteria No need for additional cleaning. immediately after application. Please contact
Preventing Prior to and during the application, the Seal For Life Industries B.V. for further
condensation of temperature of the substrate(s) must be at least information.
water 3°C above dew point.
Substrate Temperature of the substrate should preferably Handling and commissioning
temperature be between +5°C and +30°C for fast and easy Exposure to loads Objects coated with Stopaq® Basecoat should
application. Preheating may be required. not be exposed to loads e.g. from supports- or
Steel and other Minimum requirement is St 2 according to ISO lifting equipment.
metals 8501-1. Mill-scale has to be removed from
metallic substrates. Roughness profile is not
Information
essential for adhesion.
Documentation Extensive information is available on our web-
Coated substrates De-gloss and degrease the surfaces by using an
site. Application instructions and other
abrasive pad and preferably isopropyl alcohol for
documentation can be obtained by contacting
proper adhesion. Check existing coating for
our head office, from our local distributor or by
proper adhesion (see “Cleanliness Check”).
sending email to info@sealforlife.com
When adhesion is insufficient, the existing
Certified staff Application of the described coating system
coating should be removed completely.
should be carried out by certified personnel.
Polymeric De-gloss and degrease the surfaces by using an
substrates abrasive pad and preferably isopropyl alcohol for
proper adhesion. Check substrate for proper
adhesion (see “Cleanliness Check”). When
adhesion is insufficient, the polymeric substrate
may be incompatible with Stopaq® Basecoat.
Cleanliness check Take a piece of Stopaq® Basecoat of ± 150 mm Anodeflex® – Stopaq® – Polyken® – Covalence® – Powercrete®
length, remove the release foil and fold the band
back for about 25 mm. Put the Stopaq® SEAL FOR LIFE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Basecoat onto the appropriately pre-treated Gasselterstraat 20, 9503 JB Stadskanaal
surface, press it firmly and leave it for 5 minutes. the Netherlands
Pull the Stopaq® Basecoat from the substrate www.sealforlife.com
with an angle of app. 135 deg. and a speed of Seal For Life Industries LLC Seal For Life Industries BV Seal For Life Industries
Houston, TX, USA Stadskanaal, the Netherlands Tijuana, Mexico
100 mm/min. Cohesive fracture should occur Tel: +1 713 676 0085 Tel: +31 599 696 170 Tel USA +1 858 633 9797
and coverage of the surface with remaining US Toll Free: +1 888 676 7202 Fax: +31 599 696 177 Fax USA: +1 858 633 9740
material should be ≥ 85%. If this is less, surface Fax:+1 713 676 0086 info@sealforlife.com Tel Mexico: +52 664 647 4397
houston@sealforlife.com Fax Mexico: +52 664 607 9105
preparation is insufficient. mexico@sealforlife.com
Final inspection The substrates prepared for coating should be Seal For Life Industries BVBA Seal For Life Private Ltd.
clean, dry and free of dust according to ISO Westerlo, Belgium Baroda, India
8502-3, grade 3. Tel: +32 14 722 500 Tel: +91 2667 264 721
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data sheet when used in compliance with Berry Plastics written instructions. Since many installation factors are beyond the control of Berry Plastics, the user is obligated to determine the suitability of the
products for the intended use and assume all risks and liabilities in connection herewith. Berry Plastics liability is stated in the standard terms and conditions of sale. Berry Plastics makes no other
warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in the respective technical data sheet(s) should be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This document supersedes all
previous revisions. Please see revision date on the left. Stopaq® is a registered trademark of Berry Plastics Corporation.
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